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McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams crafted a sweet campaign to inspire special outings on Mother's Day and drive traffic to their physical stores. The ice cream company created a segment of SMS subscribers who live near one of their Scoop Shops, then sent them an exclusive geo-targeted promotion: two scoops for the price of one, only on Mother’s Day.
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Catbird makes it easy for their customers to find the perfect present with a curated Mother's Day Gift Shop on their website. They promote product discovery on the page with filters that people can use to browse specific items or collections (e.g., Most Gifted, Under $300). And by "opening" the shop a few weeks in advance, Catbird makes sure their customers have plenty of time to place their orders, so their gifts arrive on time or before Mother’s Day.
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The Bouqs Co playfully reminds their subscribers not to put off Mother’s Day shopping by incentivizing them with an “early bird” discount. Not only does this strategy drive more purchases for the brand ahead of the holiday, but it also helps their customers avoid the stress of having to run out and find a beautiful bouquet at the last minute.
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zestt understands that Mother’s Day can be a sensitive time for some people. To honor their subscribers' unique experiences, zestt offered the opportunity to opt out of Mother’s Day-related text messages by simply replying with the keyword “PAUSE.” The brand also made sure to let anyone opting out know that they would still receive other relevant updates and transactional messages as usual.
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Rainbow makes sure their SMS subscribers don’t miss the chance to buy a “new fit” with triggered low inventory alerts. When a product a subscriber has viewed or added to their cart is selling out fast (e.g., the inventory level drops below a certain threshold), they get a text message letting them know to shop now to avoid FOMO.
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Igloo makes sure their subscribers can buy the products they want at cooler, lower prices by sending them triggered price drop alerts via SMS. These timely messages create a sense of urgency and excitement for their subscribers to click through and shop immediately—before the offer melts away.
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Lunya's triggered low inventory journey gives subscribers a heads up when an item they were eyeing is so popular, it's almost out of stock. The brand playfully encourages them to "hurrrry" back to the website to make a purchase before someone else scoops up the last one.
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zestt uses their text channel to notify subscribers when an item they've browsed or added to cart recently is almost out of stock. They position these triggered messages as a benefit for their SMS insiders, who get to know first when a product they want, but haven’t purchased yet, has low inventory.
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Uncommon Goods sends triggered price drop messages to subscribers when items they’ve browsed or added to cart recently go on sale. By using SMS to share the “BEST” news, their subscribers can grab the items at a lower price (and before they’re gone) right from their phones.
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Zales created a triggered price drop journey to let subscribers know when an item they’ve had their eye on now has a lower price. It’s an easy and effective way to create a sense of urgency with shoppers who previously browsed or added the item to cart, and drive them back to Zales' website to get the sparkle they wanted for less while they still can.
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bioClarity invited subscribers to glow into the new year with a refreshed skincare routine. The seasonal discount code only applied to first-time purchasers of their auto-ship routine service. This subscription-style offer reassured customers they won't run out of their favorites, while encouraging repeat purchases.
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Inkbox inspired their SMS subscribers’ new year looks with a direct link to their style guide. To avoid fatiguing subscribers, Inkbox excluded customer segments that hadn't purchased or clicked on text messages in the last few months.
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BrüMate used SMS to introduce a new version of their best-selling mug. They targeted the message to their high-interest subscriber segment—those who had added products from the Toddy collection to their cart, but hadn’t recently made a purchase. These engaged subscribers were quick to click the direct link and claim the best seller. Click below to see our BrüMate Toddy in the Attentive Goods store.
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GotBag uses Attentive’s 2-in-1 sign-up unit on their mobile website to grow their email and SMS lists in one easy flow. The brand offers a 10% off discount for opting in to both channels. After subscribing, they instantly receive a welcome message with their coupon code. Want to learn more about GotBag and their products? Click below to see our collaboration in the Attentive Goods store.
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Monos personalized their special Boxing Day invitation by including the subscriber’s first name. On top of their product sales, the brand boosted their incentives with 10% back in store credit. Since engaged SMS subscribers are likely to be return customers, they were the perfect audience to claim the store credit offer and shop again.
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Bully Bunches launched a Boxing Day sign-up unit on their mobile site to simultaneously grow their text messaging and email subscriber lists. The dog food brand was already offering 40% off to existing subscribers for the holiday. So, this seasonal sign-up unit encouraged new shoppers to join without having to offer additional discounts.
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Golf Town shared a “sneak peek” of their deals two days before Boxing Day, building anticipation for their subscribers. The French Canadian segment was excluded from this campaign, and instead received the same message in French. This segmentation strategy helped the brand localize content and deliver personalized experiences to their subscribers.
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A few days after Boxing Day, NAMA kept the celebrations going with their leggings giveaway. They specified the contest’s details in the message, making subscribers feel in-the-know with exclusive messaging (“VIP OFFER”). Not only did the free leggings opportunity reward their engaged audience, but it also created a sense of urgency to shop before the twenty free pairs were claimed.
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Knowing Cyber Week shoppers often jump from site to site looking for the best deal, Spanx launched a Cyber Sale browse abandonment message. If a subscriber browsed a product but then left the site before adding to cart, they received this reminder to grab the product at 50% off. The text included a link back to the exact item the subscriber was browsing.
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Function of Beauty created a Cyber Week welcome message to greet new SMS subscribers in Canada with details about their “best deal of the season.” After new subscribers opted in, they received the legal text message followed by this helpful reminder of their incentive for subscribing to the brand’s emails and text messages.
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Campus Protein used Attentive Concierge™ to provide extra support to their subscribers. After someone abandoned their online cart, a member of Attentive’s live agent team reached out on behalf of Campus Protein to ask the shopper if they needed help. This real-time support helped reduce CX tickets during the busiest time of the year, while encouraging subscribers to purchase the items they initially left behind.
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Olive & June updated their cart abandonment reminder to include their Cyber Week 25% off discount. Even though the brand didn’t offer an additional discount, reminding subscribers of their sale, and that their “next mani is waiting” was a compelling way to convert these high intent shoppers who just needed a little nudge to complete their purchase.
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Curling iron brand Beachwaver knew their Australian subscribers were celebrating Cyber Monday, so they offered 50% off the limited-edition version of their most popular curling iron. They emphasized the value of the offer, so subscribers knew exactly what kind of deal to expect.
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Senreve invited subscribers to tune into their Instagram Live to get details from their founder Coral Chung on new arrivals and their Cyber Monday offer. Not only does this strategy drive engagement to the brand’s Instagram Live, but can help convert SMS subscribers into social followers, too.
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Apparel brand Happy Soul Sisters celebrated Small Business Saturday with subscribers by sharing 25% off sitewide. They also offered a free tank with the first 50 orders, creating a sense of urgency to shop right away and get the extra deal.
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Accessories brand Air & Anchor shared the meaning of Small Business Saturday with subscribers, and built a deeper connection by saying how thankful they are for their customers. The brand also encouraged shoppers to support the other small or local businesses that were important to them.
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Vegan beauty brand The Lip Bar shared 50% off sitewide with SMS subscribers to encourage them to support the small business. They leaned into their fun, empowering brand voice “it’s giving stock up, sis!” creating the feeling that subscribers were texting a friend.
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SiO Beauty gave subscribers a “Black Friday Bonus” by including a free gift with orders of $65+. Combining this bonus offer with their 40% off sale meant shoppers could get even more bang for their buck.
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Bombas used their Black Friday text message to let shoppers know everything was 25% off. They also reminded shoppers of their brand mission: every purchase made would provide essential clothing to someone in need.
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Thread Wallets texted subscribers on Friday morning to let them know their Black Friday sale had officially started. The chance to save up to 60% off their purchase enticed subscribers to start shopping the sale immediately. The next day, Thread Wallets followed up with subscribers who hadn’t made a purchase yet to remind them about the big sale.
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Schoolhouse led subscribers through a quick conversational journey to find the perfect gift guide based on who they were shopping for (themselves or a friend). After answering a couple of questions, Schoolhouse shared a curated list of ideas—from quilts and clocks, to hosting bestsellers.
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Anthropologie helped subscribers find the perfect gift based on their price point. The brand encouraged subscribers to reply back with the number that corresponded with how much they wanted to spend. Then, Anthropologie recommended a list of items that were priced within their budget.
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Instead of texting subscribers to shop, bite-sized snack brand Muddy Bites focused on building engagement. The brand sent the text from their Co-Founder, Jarod Steffes, thanking subscribers for their support and encouraging them to reply back.
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Vince helped their subscribers find the perfect gifts for everyone on their list using Attentive’s Two-Way Journeys™. First, they asked subscribers to reply with who they’re shopping for. Next, they asked if subscribers were looking for “something extra special” or “small indulgences.” Based on the first two answers provided, they shared a recommendation for a product to browse.
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Knix knew their Canadian subscribers were looking for Cyber Week deals to take advantage of. On Sunday, they shared an early Cyber Monday offer to shop an extra 20% off their already discounted Last Call products, making sure SMS subscribers had a chance to shop the deals before they were gone.
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Magic Spoon treated their subscribers like VIPs by sharing first dibs on their Black Friday deal. Subscribers could get a free box of cereal with any order. Instead of having to manually type in a discount code to get their gift, their offer would automatically be applied to their cart.
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& Other Stories gave SMS subscribers early access to shop 25% off everything for one day only. By sharing their discount with subscribers before everyone else, the brand is proving the value of being opted in to SMS, while also creating an opportunity to follow up with non-purchasers later in the week.
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Ralph Lauren Fragrances sent a helpful “checklist” to SMS subscribers to prepare them for their big Cyber Week announcement. Since the brand had their subscribers’ attention, they used it as an opportunity to encourage them to save their contact card to help the brand show up in the main SMS inbox.
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Tarte greeted Cyber Monday shoppers with an SMS sign-up form letting them know about their 40% sitewide promotion. Rather than giving new subscribers an additional discount on top of their existing sale, Tarte encouraged them to opt in to get text messages about future launches and promotions.
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Oura swapped out their evergreen “Stay in the know” SMS sign-up form for a Black Friday-specific promotion. Knowing shoppers were looking for deals this season, they offered early access to $50 off their best-selling styles to new subscribers who opted in to emails and text messages.
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Little Sleepies teased email subscribers with early access to Black Friday deals if they signed up for text messages. This is a perfect example of using email to promote SMS, since the brand was only giving their “text fam” early access to the sale. The email CTA button linked to a dedicated landing page, where shoppers could easily sign up for texts.
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JuneShine grew their SMS list leading up to Black Friday by teasing their exclusive holiday promotions in a seasonal sign-up unit. The brand checked that potential subscribers were over 21 by asking for their birthday before they could opt in. This sign-up strategy is also a great way to capture zero-party data, which brands can use to offer timely birthday perks or share gift recommendations based on each subscriber’s birth month.
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To help treat their furry friends, Petmate used Two-Way Journeys™ to ask subscribers what type of pet they have. Based on the responses, the brand then shared a link to the relevant gift guide. Petmate added custom attributes to subscriber profiles based on their responses, allowing them to reference this zero-party data long after the holidays.
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Baked by Melissa launched their new gifting feature to their SMS audience just in time for holiday shopping. They shared a simple description of how to add multiple addresses, positioning themselves as a one-stop-cupcake-shop where subscribers could cross off their entire shopping list.
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Slowtide understood that the holidays are a sensitive time for some. To honor this, they offered the option to opt out of seasonal campaigns and content. The brand prompted subscribers to reply “PAUSE” if they wanted to be excluded. This two-way flow helped Slowtide show they're committed to delivering the best and most comfortable experience for each subscriber.
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After customers opted in to SMS on Farmacy Beauty’s seasonal sign-up unit, the brand welcomed new subscribers with a “Black Friday Prep Checklist.” The simple list promoted the brand’s loyalty program (“The Hive”) and TikTok account. They also encouraged subscribers to start adding items to their cart, so they could check out as soon as the deals dropped.
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Personal care brand InstaNatural kept their Cyber Week sale momentum going by reminding SMS subscribers to celebrate Small Business Saturday with 25% off their site. Instead of creating an additional discount on top of their sitewide sale, InstaNatural repromoted their BFCM offer code. This is a great strategy for driving continued engagement and excitement throughout the week, without adding new discounts or offer codes for each day.
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Female-founded footwear brand beek encouraged their subscribers to shop small by sharing 15% off sitewide. The brand made the text message feel extra personal by including a sign-off from their two founders (“xx Birgit and Kenna”). They ended with an equally personal call to action to “shop our favorites” with a link to their founders favorites collection.
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Beauty brand Glamnetic used Small Business Saturday to thank their SMS subscribers by offering 40% off sitewide. The best part is that the brand removed friction from the shopping experience by using an auto-apply discount code. This meant the offer would be applied once the subscriber clicked the link in the text message, instead of having to manually enter a coupon code at checkout.
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To celebrate Small Business Saturday with SMS subscribers, clothing brand Wolven emphasized how every purchase made supports their mission. This is a great example of how to honor the holiday by sharing your brand’s mission and encouraging subscribers to shop without offering an additional discount (since they already had an ongoing sale).
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The day before Halloween, Splash Wines treated their mobile audience with an invitation to shop their punny “Hallo-WINE Spooktacular” sale. They grabbed customers’ attention with a vibrant GIF, building anticipation around the seasonal perk. The wine subscription service shared the sale details and direct link for subscribers to curate a case of their favorites.
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On National Coffee Day, YSL Beauty promoted their coffee-scented Black Opium Eau De Parfum to their SMS subscribers. For one day only, the brand offered a product accessory and mini version with purchase of the larger bottle. The seasonal image highlighted the key ingredient and elegant packaging, inspiring subscribers to click the link and learn more.
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Harold Home converted Labor Day shoppers into subscribers by offering a free mug with purchase after they opted in for emails and texts. The brand customized their mobile sign-up unit specifically for Labor Day to stand out to visitors around the large shopping weekend.
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FindItParts’ post-purchase message series rewards customers at key points in their shopping journey. The exclusive discount (“VIP10”) helps subscribers feel special and encourages them to return to the brand’s site for their future auto-part needs. The triggered message’s direct link to leave a review consistently drives new product reviews, helping other shoppers discover their perfect fit.
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Rastelli’s tied in their final “Summer Freeday” campaign with timely Labor Day offers. The brand was looking out for their customers’ delivery needs, reminding them to order now to receive their order in time for the long weekend. They included a mouth-watering GIF, showcasing the grill-ready products and BBQ party inspiration.
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Wine Spies checked that their potential SMS subscribers were over 21 by asking for interested shoppers’ birthdays before they could opt in. They collected zero-party data with the sign-up unit on their website, which they could use for birthday offers and reminders in the future. The messaging specified the values of the deal ($55 Pinot for $1) and teased their SMS channel’s exclusive offers.
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Three Spirit introduces new subscribers to their SMS channel’s many perks in their welcome journey. The brand uses Two-Way Journeys™ to let new subscribers customize their SMS experience by replying with a keyword aligned with their interest—like product education, social media, and 1:1 support with Attentive Concierge™.
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Unique Vintage launched a vacation giveaway to reward their highly engaged SMS audience. The brand promoted the giveaway and text code with a landing page targeted to existing SMS subscribers on their website. Once subscribers texted the secret code (“VACAY”), the brand instantly entered them in the contest and responded with more details via Two-Way Journeys™.
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FindItParts invited their engaged SMS audience to join their loyalty program. The simple graphic stood out to subscribers and emphasized the seamless rewards process. And because SMS subscribers are likely repeat customers and interested in deals, they’re the perfect audience to invite to join the program.
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GUESS positioned their SMS channel as a go-to resource for vacation shopping with conversational text messaging. The brand used Two-Way Journeys™ to send personalized product recommendations based on the subscriber’s travel destination. As customers were preparing for summer travels, the brand tapped into this timely opportunity to build engagement.
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L’Occitane captures zero-party data from the get-go by collecting subscriber names in their 2-in-1 sign-up experience. By asking shoppers to enter their name while opting in for emails and texts, the brand can personalize their future messages throughout the customer journey.
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Garage used a sophisticated segmentation strategy to deliver customized browse abandonment reminders to their French Canadian audience. The brand first segmented the Journey’s audience by language, creating both French and English message options. They then sent a message with a tie-in to their summer sale to their segment of subscribers who had viewed the sales page, driving action from these high-intent subscribers and maximizing seasonal revenue.
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Birkenstock cross-promoted their membership program with a limited-access offer for their loyalty members. The footwear brand sent the message to all subscribers, enticing them to sign up to access the program’s exclusive perks. These membership sign-ups helped the brand collect valuable data—like email addresses and birthdays—to personalize the customer experience across channels.
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Snowboarding brand Burton tapped into their industry’s unique marketing moments with their “End of Season Sale” campaign. They A/B tested whether to include discounts or the sale deadline in their messaging, seeing which limited-time strategy drove the most engagement with the SMS audience. The brand included an action-packed GIF to showcase the discounted items and drive subscribers to shop the sale while it lasts.
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ShearComfort scaled their SMS and email lists leading up to the holidays with a unique $500 giveaway incentive in their sign-up experience. While the brand was already using the giveaway strategy, they added a seasonal twist with winter imagery to capture the shopper’s eye. The VIP messaging (“first to know”) teased the channel’s exclusive discounts, encouraging shoppers to come for the giveaway and stay for the deals.
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Helix Sleep celebrated post-party rest by giving their SMS subscribers early access to their 4th of July Sale. The brand teased some of the ultra-plush products that shoppers can find on sale with the attached image. This was a great way to tie-in seasonal trends, and drive revenue around a less-common shopping weekend.
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Bobo’s edited their SMS sign-up unit to reflect their special 4th of July snack sale. Because the holiday was likely top-of-mind for shoppers, this on-theme sign-up unit stood out from other websites, and caught the eye of seasonal shoppers.
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Alala sent their VIP segment of subscribers—those who’ve spent a certain dollar amount with the brand—exclusive access to shop their 4th of July sale before everyone else. Instead of sharing a code the subscriber would have to enter manually, they included a dynamic link that would automatically apply the discount at checkout.
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Function of Beauty texted customers who had an existing product subscription and encouraged them to add another. The 10% off discount combined with a free travel set was a great incentive to try another product. After clicking the text message link, subscribers could choose new products, take the quiz to customize it to their needs, and start their new subscription.
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Bob’s Red Mill shared a delicious 4th of July-inspired pie recipe with their SMS subscribers. The text message linked to the recipe on the brand’s website, where shoppers could easily add ingredients to their online cart. The brand’s stand-out seasonal promotion opted for a fun brand awareness play that both drove website traffic, and helped subscribers “wow” their party guests with the perfect treat.
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Aurate dazzled their SMS subscribers with their 4th of July discount promotion. The cheeky copy (“fireworks don’t outshine you”) was a clever way to tie in their sparkling jewelry. Later, the brand followed up with subscribers who hadn’t purchased yet and reminded them that they only had 24 hours left to use the discount.
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Frisch’s celebrated the 4th of July with SMS subscribers by sharing their special Big Boy Bundle promotion. The restaurant included the time frame during which subscribers could take advantage of the deal, and let them know they could order it for carry out or drive thru.
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MUJI used a sophisticated segmentation strategy in their series of Father’s Day reminders, driving seasonal revenue throughout the month. Before the holiday, the brand texted their curated gift guide to all subscribers. On Father’s Day, MUJI sent another campaign to their segment of subscribers who hadn’t shopped the sale yet to further incentivize non-purchasers, and drive last-minute holiday revenue.
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Living in Yellow shared a roundup of 15+ gift ideas to inspire SMS subscribers’ Father’s Day shopping lists. The timely reminder (“only two weeks away”) created some urgency for subscribers to check out the list and get their gift in time. This non-promotional strategy positioned Living in Yellow as a helpful resource, and encouraged subscribers to explore more of the brand and their related content.
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ChocZero helped SMS subscribers customize their Father’s Day presents by creating their own gift tins. The step-by-step text message format emphasized how easy (and fun!) it was to build their own perfect tin. ChocZero’s strategy is a great example of letting subscribers build their own gift, instead of taking a one-size-fits-all approach.
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Boot Barn drove same-day holiday revenue by sharing their last-minute gifting options via SMS. On the morning of Father’s Day, the retailer used the timely moment to highlight their unique “Same-Day Gift Delivery” service for local shoppers. The brand also featured their e-gift cards for subscribers who weren’t eligible for local delivery, or who wanted to let the giftee choose their own item.
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Winky Lux takes advantage of Attentive Concierge™ to build custom subscriber experiences. Since the subscriber may be used to impersonal, standardized responses from other brands’ website chat bots, this human-to-human conversation was a delightful surprise. The brand was then able to help guide their shopping experience by sharing a product recommendation and answering the subscriber’s question.
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Decor Steal uses Attentive Concierge™ to seamlessly solve subscribers’ questions. When a subscriber reached out with a payment concern, the brand quickly reassured them that they’re on it and began the process to remedy any issues. Not only did the conversation help the subscriber feel supported, it also helped the brand close the CX ticket faster and strengthen the customer relationship.
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Skull Shaver incorporates Attentive Concierge™ into their cart abandonment flow to address any purchase barriers for high-intent subscribers. In this 1:1 conversation, the helpful agent offered the subscriber a 10% discount, and asked if there was anything they needed help with. This irresistible offer invites subscribers to engage with the brand through the personalized, conversational resource.
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Liverpool Los Angeles offers 1:1 customer support by using Attentive Concierge™ in their browse abandonment strategy. In this two-way exchange, the brand confirmed they were still selling the item the subscriber was looking for, and shared a link to the collection. If a subscriber is having trouble finding a product on their own, this timely touchpoint is the perfect opportunity to share personalized recommendations and encourage conversions.
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Utz Snacks rewarded their Centennial Club members with free shipping for National Potato Chip Day. The descriptive GIF highlights the benefits of the SMS club, while also showcasing some of the snacks members can get with their VIP perks. This national day is a big deal for the snack brand, and is the perfect opportunity to engage with their most loyal customers.
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Jelly Belly celebrated National Jelly Bean Day with their SMS subscribers by extending the seasonal free shipping offer all weekend long. As a more niche holiday, many subscribers didn’t likely know about “NJBD” and were delighted by the surprise offer. The candy brand followed up with non-purchasers on Sunday, reminding them to take advantage of the limited-time deal.
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For National Dessert Day, Whirley Pop Shop inspired their SMS subscribers to celebrate the sweet day with a glazed popcorn treat. They included a colorful image to tease their subscribers’ taste buds, and encouraged them to explore the Popcorn Glaze Set and try it out for themselves.
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Color Wow rewarded their SMS community with early access to shop their collaboration with celebrity stylist, Chris Appleton. Since their audience of haircare enthusiasts likely associate the collaborator with the iconic glossy hairstyles he creates, they were excited to see what they teamed up to design. With the bonus best-selling comb, the brand made their subscribers feel special and in-the-know.
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After migrating to a new SMS program with Attentive, Jean Patrique gave their existing subscribers a taste of the perks to come with this new channel experience. They teased upcoming strategies (“freebies”) and linked to their “JP’s Recipes” page, where users can find dish inspiration and recommended products. This migration check-in helped keep retain loyal subscribers and built excitement around their channel’s new capabilities.
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FLOWERBX used geo-targeting to send highly relevant shipping reminders to subscribers based on their location. Two days before the shipping deadline for Valentine’s Day orders, FLOWERBX created a sense of urgency with timely messaging (“Final Call”). Since London-based customers had a later deadline, clarifying these relevant details ahead of time helped the brand avoid potential customer issues.
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Inkbox shares personalized product recommendations with UK subscribers using Attentive’s Two-Way Journeys™. The two-part quiz asks about the subscriber's preferred tattoo styles, then instantly shares a direct link to a relevant product. They can use this zero-party data to build SMS segments that deliver relevant messaging to each subscriber throughout their journey.
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MORI treated their UK SMS subscribers like VIPs by offering exclusive early access to their sleepwear sale. They included a relevant promo code (“SOFT50”) to get subscribers in the cozy mood and a direct link to the sale’s page, making it easy for subscribers to “stock up” and save.
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Floral Street sent their SMS audience an exclusive invite to their Scentschool™ event, educating them about their sustainable products and brand values. This experiential offer helped UK subscribers feel more connected to the brand by hearing directly from founder and perfume connoisseur, Michelle Feeney. As a bonus incentive, the brand added a percent-off discount code that SMS subscribers could use right away.
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In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, Hero Cosmetics launched their limited-edition product kit collab with Polynesian artist, Shar Tuiasoa. Their product image showcased the beautiful design while also clarifying the sale details. The timely messaging (“limited time”) and code-less link prompted subscribers to “snag” the item for themselves.
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Brooks Brothers encouraged SMS subscribers to stock up on summer wardrobe essentials with their “3 for $169” shirt offer. They sent a series of text reminders leading up to Memorial Day, retargeting them to the subscriber segment that didn’t engage with the initial announcement. Since Memorial Day sales usually last just a few days, this flash sale and limited-time strategy tapped into the holiday’s shopping trends.
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Kodiak Cakes collaborated with other health and fitness brands for a Memorial Day Weekend giveaway via SMS. They teased the collection in an image that included familiar brands in the collaboration. This low-lift giveaway featuring “exciting products” helped clear out inventory before the summer season.
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Utz Snacks inspired subscribers to host their weekend barbecues with a seasonal product collection and convenient discount. The included GIF brought the display of best sellers to life, catching the eye of their SMS community of snackers. This curated page of existing products was a clever, low-lift strategy to take advantage of seasonal trends and clear inventory.
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Zestt anticipated their subscribers’ Memorial Day needs with styling tips and inspiration. As many consumers are breaking out their white clothing, zestt recommended their best-selling scarf for a pop of color. The descriptive promotion inspired subscribers to picture how they would wear the item, and helped drive additional traffic to the product page.
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When ABC Carpet & Home opened their renovated Brooklyn location, they invited SMS subscribers to see it for themselves. The special event invitation used geotargeting to only reach relevant subscribers in the NYC area. Since consumers love to shop during the long Memorial Day weekend, this was the perfect opportunity to drive in-store traffic.
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ReserveBar asks subscribers about their favorite type of spirit in their welcome flow. Using Attentive’s Two-Way Journeys™, ReserveBar can automatically share a direct link to the relevant product collection and save subscriber preferences as custom attributes. This zero-party data can help build sophisticated SMS segments that deliver relevant messaging throughout the customer journey.
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Orbit launched an educational keyword-driven scavenger hunt via SMS for Earth Day. Subscribers would reply with the correct “Conservation Keyword” to get the next clue and receive a seasonal promo code once completed. The environmental holiday aligned with Orbit’s water conservation initiatives, making it the perfect time to educate subscribers on those values.
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OLLY rewarded their most engaged SMS subscribers with an exclusive percent-off discount. They targeted this campaign to their dynamic VIP segment, made up of subscribers who have made repeat purchases. The VIP messaging (“EXCLUSIVE”) and targeting strategy showed these subscribers that OLLY appreciates their loyalty, building a stronger relationship with the brand.
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La Colombe Coffee Roasters took a fun approach to National Coffee Day by quizzing their mobile audience of coffee enthusiasts. After completing the quiz, the brand rewarded subscribers with a relevant discount code. The gamified experience tapped into the unique marketing moment to help educate subscribers on the brand and their products.
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Starbird stood out from other winter holiday sales by allowing subscribers to choose their own seasonal perk. With Attentive’s Two-Way Journeys™, subscribers could easily respond with their favorite product category and immediately receive a relevant promo code. The conversational strategy created a memorable experience for subscribers that inspired them to act.
